Purchased
Watertoren Rotterdam – DWL-terrein De Esch
Location:
Rotterdam
Status:
Purchased
Position:
Mixed-use
Partner(s):
Unknown Group
The De Esch drinking water site is a distinctive part of Rotterdam's history. The ensemble, whose icon is the Rotterdam Water Tower (the oldest water tower in the Netherlands), symbolizes the development of the drinking water supply and the city's industrial history. White House Development believes that listed heritage retains its value through careful management and a forward-looking approach.
At the end of 2023, the site was acquired by White House Development together with Unknown Group and 3O Investments B.V. The property was acquired through a public sale process, with a vision for historic properties and the long term at its heart.
The nationally listed ensemble consists of several historic buildings, including the 48-metre-high water tower dating from 1873, various industrial halls, the rapid sand filter test building, a villa and eleven distinctive filter houses. Designed by city architect C.B. van der Tak, the water tower features a remarkable blend of Neo-Romanesque, Neo-Renaissance and Moorish architectural styles and has been a landmark in De Esch for over a century.
White House Development is currently focused on optimizing the complex through active property management. In the longer term, suitable development opportunities are being explored, always with respect for the site's heritage values and unique location.
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Purchase 2023
Property acquisition
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Planning
